What are the responsibilities and job description for the Swim Instructor - Downtown Boise YMCA position at YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF BOISE IDAHO INC?
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The Swim Instructor position is responsible for teaching swimming skills, water safety, and water survival skills to participants at a variety of levels. Swim Instructors inspire people to learn an important life-skill and play a vital role in ensuring students have a safe and fun learning experience that will last a lifetime!
Schedule:
Part Time opportunities for the following weekdays and weekends:
- Tuesday/Thursday, 9:00am- 1:00pm
- Monday-Friday, 4:00pm-9:00pm
- Saturday, 8:30am-noon
- Sunday, 10:00am-6:00pm
Why you will LOVE working with us:
- Impact Lives:Help students conquer their fears, master new skills, and embrace the water!
- Fun Environment:Work in a lively, supportive atmosphere where every day brings new challenges and rewards.
- Professional Growth:Access ongoing training and certification opportunities to enhance your skills.
- Flexible Hours:Enjoy a schedule that fits your lifestyle, including evenings and weekends.
Responsibilities:
- Build relationships with youth and parents by encouraging participants with honest, direct, and appropriate feedback.
- Create a safe environment for participants through appropriate class control, by role modeling safe behaviors, maintaining a clutter-free deck, and being on time and ready to respond quickly and appropriately.
- Implement the established curriculum that helps youth achieve the five Cause Measurement goals.
- Adapt lessons as necessary to help kids succeed.
- Engage in intentional conversation with students and parents regarding swimmer progression, retention, and placement.
- Monitor and ensure safety of participants and volunteers at assigned program areas.
- Assess skill level of participants to determine appropriate class placement.
Qualifications:
- Age – Must be 16 years of age or older.
- Must be able to differentiate between colors (red, yellow, blue and green).
- Must be able to engage others in conversations and make all people feel welcome.
- Ability to respond calmly and quickly to safety and emergency situations.
- Must have good interpersonal and communications skills and be sensitive, adaptable, professional, and articulate when dealing with others.
Certifications Required:
- Basic Life Support Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Oxygen Certification
- Y Swim Instructor
We accept current certifications from American Red Cross, Starguard, and Ellis as equivalent YMCA Lifeguard certifications.
Welcoming and Inclusion:
At the Y, we welcome everyone whose behavior adheres to our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. We advance our cause by building a stronger and more equitable community where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, thrive, and reach their full potential with dignity. The Y is a force for building bridges among all people–regardless of ability, age, birthplace, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, ideology, income, race, or sexual orientation. The Y is for all.
How to Apply:
External candidates must complete an online application. If you have any questions regarding the position, please visit our website at www.ymcatvidaho.org or contact jobs@ymcatvidaho.org. All current and previous YMCA staff must apply through their UKG account, and updated resume and cover letter is recommended.